Need opinions, refinish or leave alone.

Cal Weldon · 22nd July 2007, 07:45 PM

I have recently acquired a set of Atlec 1803B horns. They are around 50 years old. They have small bits of rust (see pics). I thought I might refinish them. Other have suggested that will devalue them. What's a guy to do?

Cal Weldon · 22nd July 2007, 07:46 PM

'nother

Inductor · 23rd July 2007, 12:50 AM

Try to understand and learn the same methods they used to build them, machine or manual, paintgun, same colours, paint type or family, material like appropriate paint, etc.
you can always clean the rust with a chemical instead of sandpaper, wash gently that spot with a rug or paintbrush and dry afterwards. Invest some time on original paints and methods.
I saw them on your car and they in fact look very nice, besides being huge.

Juergen Knoop · 23rd July 2007, 01:07 AM

Rust looks untended, so I would carfully remove it.
Repainting would take some of the history away, I wouldn't do it.
regards

MJL21193 · 23rd July 2007, 01:31 AM

The history will still be there if they are repainted. A proper and careful paint job shouldn't hurt the value.
Besides, you want them to look good, don't you? They're yours to enjoy.

Moondog55 · 23rd July 2007, 11:37 AM

This may be presumptuous of me, but if history and the preservation of that history is not your main priority, have some fun and use bright blue metallic auto paint.
H**k even patterns and colours, I was impressed with the fish, why not gold, red and black.
What ever you do I would fix the rust before you lose the integrity of the finished horn

Geek · 23rd July 2007, 06:29 PM

If they're for resale, just leave it. If for yourself, go nuts with the spraybombing (don't forget primer!)

MJL21193 · 24th July 2007, 01:26 AM

I would be very interested to replicate these from wood (on a smaller scale). There's something about the way they look....

Any suggestions for a small/cheapish (up to $200) compression driver? How about one from B&C?

Inductor · 24th July 2007, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MJL21193
I would be very interested to replicate these from wood (on a smaller scale). There's something about the way they look....

Any suggestions for a small/cheapish (up to $200) compression driver? How about one from B&C?

You can make them as a CNC kit for export.

23rd July 2007, 12:50 AM	#3
Inductor diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cascais	Try to understand and learn the same methods they used to build them, machine or manual, paintgun, same colours, paint type or family, material like appropriate paint, etc. you can always clean the rust with a chemical instead of sandpaper, wash gently that spot with a rug or paintbrush and dry afterwards. Invest some time on original paints and methods. I saw them on your car and they in fact look very nice, besides being huge. __________________ What the Hell is this crap?! It's not crap, it's muzak.

23rd July 2007, 11:37 AM	#6
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	This may be presumptuous of me, but if history and the preservation of that history is not your main priority, have some fun and use bright blue metallic auto paint. H**k even patterns and colours, I was impressed with the fish, why not gold, red and black. What ever you do I would fix the rust before you lose the integrity of the finished horn __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
PPI seonda amp refinish job	IrishboyM4	Car Audio	30	22nd November 2008 09:34 AM
leave a variac on all the time!	ixe13	Tubes / Valves	1	1st July 2008 03:39 AM
OK To Leave X600.5 On Continuously?	DarqueKnight	Pass Labs	22	1st December 2007 09:36 PM
Webmaster taking some leave	AudioFreak	Site Announcements	5	6th December 2006 07:37 AM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

23rd July 2007, 01:07 AM	#4
Juergen Knoop diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Blog Entries: 3	Rust looks untended, so I would carfully remove it. Repainting would take some of the history away, I wouldn't do it. regards

23rd July 2007, 01:31 AM	#5
MJL21193 Account disabled at member's request Join Date: Mar 2007	The history will still be there if they are repainted. A proper and careful paint job shouldn't hurt the value. Besides, you want them to look good, don't you? They're yours to enjoy.

23rd July 2007, 06:29 PM	#7
Geek diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004	If they're for resale, just leave it. If for yourself, go nuts with the spraybombing (don't forget primer!)

24th July 2007, 01:26 AM	#8
MJL21193 Account disabled at member's request Join Date: Mar 2007	I would be very interested to replicate these from wood (on a smaller scale). There's something about the way they look.... Any suggestions for a small/cheapish (up to $200) compression driver? How about one from B&C?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)